OMEONE NAMED Thomas C. Reeves wrote a biography of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen entitled: America’s Bishop: The Life and Times of Fulton J. Sheen. I can’t recommend purchasing that book because of its serious flaws. 1
However, here’s something I actually liked:
* * Hints on Public Speaking (Fulton J. Sheen)
We choirmasters are often called upon to speak in public, so I thought readers would enjoy this. I started giving public presentations while still in college, at venues such as Washburn University. My first attempts were pretty horrible, but that’s okay because I learned a ton.
First Bonus :
Check out this 1935 letter sent by Bishop Schlarman on Sheen’s behalf.
Second Bonus :
Check out this nifty photograph of Sheen with Ratzinger.
NOTES FROM THIS ARTICLE:
1 For example, much of it is nothing more than a rehash of Sheen’s autobiography. The citations are laid out very poorly (perhaps by design). Moreover, Mr. Reeves often attempts to “fact check” things about Sheen’s early life, but makes foolish errors in the process. The commentary on “the times” could best be described as simpleminded. Perhaps I should publish a full-fledged review of the book…but that strikes me as a waste of time.
